SEN Teaching Assistant – Launchpad for Aspiring Psychologists | Southwark

Are you a passionate graduate eager to inspire young minds and make a real difference? Join this forward-thinking Southwark school as an SEN Teaching Assistant and be at the heart of transformative learning. This is a unique launchpad for ambitious individuals seeking a thriving environment to kickstart a career in psychology, education, or SEN. You’ll have a direct, visible impact every day, working with brilliant mentors and driven students where your growth and theirs are truly intertwined.

Step into a culture of excellence, where you’ll be challenged, empowered, and nurtured by an award-winning team. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll gain extraordinary hands-on experience and expert training in an Outstanding learning setting. This is more than a job – it’s a superlative development experience in one of Southwark’s highest-achieving schools. Expect industry-best mentoring, exposure to innovative inclusion practices, and a springboard to exceptional careers in SEND, teaching, or educational psychology.

Key Highlights:

• SEN Teaching Assistant – focus on high-impact, personalised support
• £90 – £100 per day – generous, progressive pay
• Located in the heart of Southwark, excellent transport links
• School graded Outstanding by Ofsted – sector-leading provision
• Unrivalled CPD, graduate-level training & internal career ladders
• Ideal for aspiring psychologists, SEN specialists, and future teachers
• Dynamic inclusion department with award-winning resources

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing bespoke, compassionate support to pupils with identified SEN
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to boost emotional wellbeing and progress
• Implementing behaviour plans and adaptive learning strategies
• Liaising closely with SENCo, therapists, and family support workers
• Assisting class teachers in delivering inclusive, creative lessons

Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant for this Southwark School:

• High-achieving graduate (2:1 or above) with a proven work ethic
• Aspiring teacher/psychologist/SEN professional with unwavering ambition
• Exceptionally caring, empathetic, and culturally aware
• Resilient, solution-focused, eager to learn from Outstanding practitioners
• Passionate about child development and inclusive education

Why Join This Southwark School?:

• Flagship Outstanding provision, admired locally and nationally
• Highly specialist inclusion support – industry-leading CPD pathways
• Warm, collaborative staff culture of excellence and innovation
• Regular in-house training plus external expert workshops
• Real progression for graduates into teaching, psychology and therapy careers

If you are a future leader in SEND, this SEN Teaching Assistant post in Southwark delivers the experience and inspiration to drive your ambitions forward. Don’t wait – applications are reviewed daily for immediate interviews!

How to Apply

Ready to make a real difference in Havering as a KS1 Teaching Assistant? Secure your place on our shortlist today—our SEN support roles are being snapped up quickly and interviews are already underway. Showcase your passion and skills by sending your application without delay!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Outer London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!